Wittenberg to Westphaliahttp://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia
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episodicBenjamin JacobsA history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events.wittenbergtowestphalia@gmail.comnoBenjamin JacobsEpisode 34: The Class System 2, The Nobility Part 1Today we discuss the origins of feudalism in the middle agesMon, 14 Aug 2017 14:54:03 GMT00:36:11nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode34-theclasssystem2-thenobilitypart1
Episode 33: The Legacy of Augsburg with Ben n TravIn this very special episode, Ben n Trav talk about life, girls, the battle of Augsburg, their feelings, and whether or not the middle ages really existed. Features extra content from special guest Der Buddler. Edited as always by the Dank Knight, Andrew.Sat, 22 Jul 2017 20:22:11 GMT01:47:20nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode33-thelegacyofaugsburgwithbenntrav
Tides of HistoryCheck out this sample of a new show! Also, why not take our survey? I need money https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/OX7nLdSat, 22 Jul 2017 00:19:13 GMT00:24:23nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/tidesofhistory
Episode 32: Imperator AugustusThey don't call him Otto the Great because of his standing crust pie recipe if you catch my meaning, although it was legendary. There is a reason Adelheid liked him so much. Pro tip fellas, learn to make a good meat pie and you will never be lonel...Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:19:35 GMT00:55:36nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode32-imperatoraugustus
Episode 31: ArmageddonIn today's episode a bloody civil war comes to an unexpected climax. Fun Easter egg: Shout out if you can spot the name I did incorrectly throughout the entire episode and (hopefully) managed to awkwardly replace in post! Edited by Andrew PfannkucheWed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT00:48:44nofullIn today's episode a bloody civil war comes to an unexpected climax. Fun Easter egg: Shout out if you can spot the name I did incorrectly throughout the entire episode and (hopefully) managed to awkwardly replace in post! Edited by Andrew Pfannkuche]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode31-armageddon
Episode 30: AdelheidIn today's episode Berengar II begins his tragic downfall, damsel in distress Adelheid rescues her damn self, and Otto knocks some heads together, because that is what the Otto do. Please see the show notes for an essay I wrote on Liutprand of Cre...Mon, 01 May 2017 01:52:14 GMT00:52:51nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode30-adelheid
Episode 29: Otto the Pretty Good Under the CircumstancesIn today's episode we follow the early career of Henry the Fowler's son Otto. Otto seems like a pretty bright kid, I think he might be going places. In this episode he goes to West Frankia, Denmark, and Bohemia. Nice little trip if you have t...Sun, 26 Mar 2017 16:35:53 GMT00:36:52nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode29-ottotheprettygoodunderthecircumstances
Episode 28: Meanwhile, in East FranciaIn today's episode, we discuss events between the death of King Arnulf and the death of Henry the Fowler. Henry did not get his name due to an unfortunate swimming pool incident, nor for pranks involving chickens. Just to clarify. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 04:29:48 GMT00:44:33nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode28-meanwhile-ineastfrancia
Episode 27: Powerful WomenAs central power in Italy dissolves, Liutprand is confronted with his worst fear: icky smelly girlsThu, 19 Jan 2017 00:46:30 GMT00:59:54nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode27-powerfulwomen
Episode 27: Berengar the NudnikIn today's episode, we look at the life and times of Berengar of Friuli, and answer that age old question: was he the schlemiel, or the schlimazel? Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:01:36 GMT00:57:48nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode27-berengarthenudnik
Episode 26: Andrew Brings The PainToday we enjoy a script Andrew wrote for me. Andrew is bringing the smackdown on the Phantom Time Hypothesis; semicolons also appear in this episode.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 01:39:19 GMT00:26:44nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode26-andrewbringsthepain
Episode 25: Guideschi DenoumontAs I sit rocking my child to sleep, we take time out to say goodbye to the Guideschi. We ask questions, like, why did they fall, what happened to them, and, remember Alice?Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:53:56 GMT00:26:53nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode25-guideschidenoumont
Episode 24: Elegans IuvenesGuy dies. Arnulf dies. Bingo!Mon, 14 Nov 2016 02:27:12 GMT00:36:09nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode24-elegansiuvenes
Episode 23: Second Anniversary Food SpecialToday we take a pause from the narrative to celebrate two years of W2W by once again address a topic that is tangential to the show’s main focus: Food.Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:28:43 GMT00:42:35nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode23-secondanniversaryfoodspecial
Episode 22: Guy. Ascendant?Guy has it all. Power, popularity, family. But no cool regnal name. Alas, some dreams go ever unfulfilled. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:08:03 GMT00:28:27nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode22-guy.ascendant-
Episode 21.5: Western Frankish MinisodeIn this week's episode I struggle to see how much French history I can cram into twenty minutes. The answer is about a hundred years as it happens. Rejected ideas for today's episode included naming all the French kings with only one breath, ...Mon, 05 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT00:31:03nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode21.5-westernfrankishminisode
Episode 21: Guidous Rex FrancorumGuy III of Spoleto goes on a road trip with his cuz Bishop Gelio and starts crowning himself king of various things. It may seem crazy, but I think you're just jelly, yo.Sat, 27 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT00:39:39nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode21-guidousrexfrancorum
Episode 20: Charles the Who?Today we take an in depth look at the final dissolution of the Carolingian Empire. This look is complicated by a variety of factors, not the least of which is the inability of early medieval monks to tell the time. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:50:21 GMT00:35:01nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode20-charlesthewho-
Episode 19: Guy the RageThe young son of Lambert has a brief but eventful reign. Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:12:51 GMT00:33:29nofullhttps://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode19-guytherage
Episode 18 3/4: WARRIOR BISHOPS!A collaborative episode between Ben and Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast, in which the institution of midieval warrior bishops is explored. A collaborative episode between Ben and Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast, in which the institution of midieval warrior bishops is explored. ]]>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 01:21:58 GMT01:22:20cleanfullA collaborative episode between Ben and Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast, in which the institution of midieval warrior bishops is explored. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-18-3-4-warrior-bishops-
Housekeeping MinisodeShort episode with some housekeeping and really not much else.Short episode with some housekeeping and really not much else.]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 03:48:36 GMT00:22:20cleanfullShort episode with some housekeeping and really not much else.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/housekeeping-minisode
Episode 18: Death and CollapsesIn today's episode the Guideschi's view expands beyond local concerns as they increasingly become embroiled in Imperial politics. They have a lover spat with the pope, but he may have just been stressed because he was pretty sure that there w...In today's episode the Guideschi's view expands beyond local concerns as they increasingly become embroiled in Imperial politics. They have a lover spat with the pope, but he may have just been stressed because he was pretty sure that there was a Saracen under the couch and Charles the Bald wouldn't come and look. A whole lot of teenagers die conveniently. ]]>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:00:32 GMT00:39:06cleanfullIn today's episode the Guideschi's view expands beyond local concerns as they increasingly become embroiled in Imperial politics. They have a lover spat with the pope, but he may have just been stressed because he was pretty sure that there was a Saracen under the couch and Charles the Bald wouldn't come and look. A whole lot of teenagers die conveniently. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-18-death-and-collapses
Episode 17: Guideschi Make GoodIn today's episode, a wide variety of Germanic nobles ruling over Italy drop dead/are stabbed. Guy of Spolento enters the scene, does a bunch of things, and then dies. His son Lambert makes some people REALLY mad. Outraged, even. I dunno, guys, th...In today's episode, a wide variety of Germanic nobles ruling over Italy drop dead/are stabbed. Guy of Spolento enters the scene, does a bunch of things, and then dies. His son Lambert makes some people REALLY mad. Outraged, even. I dunno, guys, the Guideschi may not be nice people. ]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 01:04:00 GMT00:40:03cleanfullIn today's episode, a wide variety of Germanic nobles ruling over Italy drop dead/are stabbed. Guy of Spolento enters the scene, does a bunch of things, and then dies. His son Lambert makes some people REALLY mad. Outraged, even. I dunno, guys, the Guideschi may not be nice people. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-17-guideschi-make-good
Episode 16: Hey Guy!A look at the rise of an important family in the politics of Italy in the Early middle ages. So much cooler than it sounds. A look at the rise of an important family in the politics of Italy in the Early middle ages. So much cooler than it sounds. ]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:27:45 GMT00:33:32cleanfullA look at the rise of an important family in the politics of Italy in the Early middle ages. So much cooler than it sounds. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-16-hey-guy-
Episode 15: Walking Tour Part 9a: Central Europe
Here we are folks, the start of the last section of the walking tour. This is a big moment, but we aren’t done yet so let’s save the fine words and trembling lips until this whole thing is in the rear-view mirror. This episode focuses on Central Eu...

Here we are folks, the start of the last section of the walking tour. This is a big moment, but we aren’t done yet so let’s save the fine words and trembling lips until this whole thing is in the rear-view mirror. This episode focuses on Central Europe, an area core to our series and with a surprising amount of controversy surrounding its early medieval period.

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Here we are folks, the start of the last section of the walking tour. This is a big moment, but we aren’t done yet so let’s save the fine words and trembling lips until this whole thing is in the rear-view mirror. This episode focuses on Central Europe, an area core to our series and with a surprising amount of controversy surrounding its early medieval period.

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Episode 14: Softball1 year anniversary!1 year anniversary!]]>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 01:07:16 GMT01:07:20cleanfull1 year anniversary!]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-14-softball
Episode 13: Where Have All The Merry Romans Gone?In today's episode, we track the decline of the Roman administration of Italy in the waning days of the empire. Despite famine, plague, and war after war, you cannot put it on the cart as it is not dead yet. Regulations. In today's episode, we track the decline of the Roman administration of Italy in the waning days of the empire. Despite famine, plague, and war after war, you cannot put it on the cart as it is not dead yet. Regulations. ]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:25:25 GMT01:37:39cleanfullIn today's episode, we track the decline of the Roman administration of Italy in the waning days of the empire. Despite famine, plague, and war after war, you cannot put it on the cart as it is not dead yet. Regulations. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-13-where-have-all-the-merry-romans-gone-
Episode 12: Walking Tour Episode 8: Italy and the Islands Live!Ben totaly nerds out on the geology of Italy. The economy is there too I guess but dude this is some crazy stuff. Ben totaly nerds out on the geology of Italy. The economy is there too I guess but dude this is some crazy stuff. ]]>Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:26:33 GMT00:54:12cleanfullBen totaly nerds out on the geology of Italy. The economy is there too I guess but dude this is some crazy stuff. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-12-walking-tour-episode-8-italy-and-the-islands-live-
Episode 11: The Decline and Fall of the Holy Roman EmpireA pause is taken form the walking tour to look at the political breakup of the empire of Charlemagne. There's a lot of really fun regnal names. The vikings take everyone's stuff. A pause is taken form the walking tour to look at the political breakup of the empire of Charlemagne. There's a lot of really fun regnal names. The vikings take everyone's stuff. ]]>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:22:58 GMT00:57:21cleanfullA pause is taken form the walking tour to look at the political breakup of the empire of Charlemagne. There's a lot of really fun regnal names. The vikings take everyone's stuff. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-11-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-holy-roman-empire
Episode 10: Walking Tour Part 5: Balkan InfancyA look at the geography, economy, and polotics of the Balkans up to 1300. The Hungarians luck out when facing the Mongols. The Byzantines lose track of the ball and the Venetians decide to keep it. A look at the geography, economy, and polotics of the Balkans up to 1300. The Hungarians luck out when facing the Mongols. The Byzantines lose track of the ball and the Venetians decide to keep it. ]]>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:16:49 GMT01:16:25cleanfullA look at the geography, economy, and polotics of the Balkans up to 1300. The Hungarians luck out when facing the Mongols. The Byzantines lose track of the ball and the Venetians decide to keep it. ]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-10-walking-tour-part-5-balkan-infancy
Episode 9: Walking Tour part 4b: Son of Eastern EuropePolotical geography of Eastern Europe up to 1300: Jewish steppe warriors. The Northern Crusades. Mongol hordes. The usual.Polotical geography of Eastern Europe up to 1300: Jewish steppe warriors. The Northern Crusades. Mongol hordes. The usual.]]>Mon, 18 May 2015 03:46:08 GMT00:58:27cleanfullPolotical geography of Eastern Europe up to 1300: Jewish steppe warriors. The Northern Crusades. Mongol hordes. The usual.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-9-walking-tour-part-4b-son-of-eastern-europe
Episode 8: Walking Tour Part 4a: Eastern EuropeThe walking tour continues with a look at the grography, ecconomy, and culture of Eastern Europe up to the year 1000. The origins of the Rus. More Vikings.The walking tour continues with a look at the grography, ecconomy, and culture of Eastern Europe up to the year 1000. The origins of the Rus. More Vikings.]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:42:18 GMT00:54:49cleanfullThe walking tour continues with a look at the grography, ecconomy, and culture of Eastern Europe up to the year 1000. The origins of the Rus. More Vikings.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-8-walking-tour-part-4a-eastern-europe
Episode 7: Travis Dow Guest Episode on Jan HusI am sick and so friend of the show Travis Dow gives you a whirlwind preview of the Hussite Rebellion.I am sick and so friend of the show Travis Dow gives you a whirlwind preview of the Hussite Rebellion.]]>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 02:00:57 GMT01:01:58cleanfullI am sick and so friend of the show Travis Dow gives you a whirlwind preview of the Hussite Rebellion.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-7-travis-dow-guest-episode-on-jan-hus
Episode 6: The Class SystemI take a break from the walking tour in a fit of rage. This is taking way too long you guys. In this episode we look at the class system of the middle ages: our Weberian assumptions, Marx, and the tripartite system of social organization.I take a break from the walking tour in a fit of rage. This is taking way too long you guys. In this episode we look at the class system of the middle ages: our Weberian assumptions, Marx, and the tripartite system of social organization.]]>Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:15:07 GMT00:48:02cleanfullI take a break from the walking tour in a fit of rage. This is taking way too long you guys. In this episode we look at the class system of the middle ages: our Weberian assumptions, Marx, and the tripartite system of social organization.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-6-the-class-system
Episode 5: Walking Tour Part 3: ScandanaviaThe walking tour moves to scandanavia, land of the vikings and the Sami. This episode looks at the geography, culture, ecconomy, and political state of affairs in 1300.The walking tour moves to scandanavia, land of the vikings and the Sami. This episode looks at the geography, culture, ecconomy, and political state of affairs in 1300.]]>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 02:25:01 GMT00:50:58cleanfullThe walking tour moves to scandanavia, land of the vikings and the Sami. This episode looks at the geography, culture, ecconomy, and political state of affairs in 1300.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-5-walking-tour-part-3-scandanavia
Episode 4: Walking Tour Part 2: The British IslesThe walking tour continues with the insanely complex British Isles, primarily Britain and Ireland. We take a look at geography, ecconomic advantages and disadvantages, and political makup in 1300.The walking tour continues with the insanely complex British Isles, primarily Britain and Ireland. We take a look at geography, ecconomic advantages and disadvantages, and political makup in 1300.]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:45:59 GMT00:52:51cleanfullThe walking tour continues with the insanely complex British Isles, primarily Britain and Ireland. We take a look at geography, ecconomic advantages and disadvantages, and political makup in 1300.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-4-walking-tour-part-2-the-british-isles
Episode 3: Walking Tour Part 1: Iberia and Greater FranceWe begin our story with the walking tour, and we begin our walking tour with Iberia and Greater France. Their geography, ecconomy, and political composition in 1300.We begin our story with the walking tour, and we begin our walking tour with Iberia and Greater France. Their geography, ecconomy, and political composition in 1300.]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:56:55 GMT00:51:02cleanfullWe begin our story with the walking tour, and we begin our walking tour with Iberia and Greater France. Their geography, ecconomy, and political composition in 1300.]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-3-walking-tour-part-1-iberia-and-greater-france
Episode 2: What is a Europe?"Ooh Ohh" you say, "I know this one! I know what Europe is!"
You know nothing."Ooh Ohh" you say, "I know this one! I know what Europe is!"

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Episode 1: IntroductionThe introductory episode: What is the series, who am I, what is "Early Modern Europe."The introductory episode: What is the series, who am I, what is "Early Modern Europe."]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:01:35 GMT00:35:52cleanfullThe introductory episode: What is the series, who am I, what is "Early Modern Europe."]]>https://www.acast.com/wittenbergtowestphalia/episode-1-introduction